Veronica Ortega, Cobrana 2021 Chardonnay a touch of garrigue

a touch of garrigue

Two separate parcels joining forces here - one from Adelaide Hills with 50% whole bunches and one from McLaren Vale done 100% carbonic whole bunch

leather and a whole range of balsamic overtones build into the deep

Fruit from a single plot between Arbois and Château-Chalon

Veronica Ortega, Cobrana 2021 Chardonnay a touch of garriguePlace: Bierzo, Spain Grape: Menca + Doa Blanca + Godello + Palomino etc etc Vibe: Light n bright 75% Menca with the balance made up of various indigenous white varieties, from 90 year old vineyards that were traditionally co planted with red and white grapes. That, plus the fact the vineyards are planted at 750m altitude and super gentle extraction in the winery means this is about as fresh a Spanish red as you can find. Seriously, find a fresher one,